Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Senior Care Assistant in a leading care home in Hitchin. This role involves inspiring a team to deliver exceptional care, supporting residents with personal needs, and ensuring their well-being through various activities. With a commitment to quality and compassion, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of older individuals. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of generous benefits, including career progression and well-being support. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme for retail and online purchases

Access to training courses and qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing resources

Recommend a friend scheme

Family friendly policies

Free uniform and DBS check

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of care assistants to provide high-quality care.
• Support residents with personal care and activities.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Caring for older people

Team leadership

Communication skills

Medication administration

Record keeping

Time management

Coaching and motivating

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Hitchin, Hertfordshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.

This care home provides life-enhancing residential and dementia care for older people based in the area.

To be considered for this position, you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

Key Duties:

1. Lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well.
2. Support our residents with personal care needs and help them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing.
3. Administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

1. Passionate about caring for older people.
2. Previous care experience.
3. Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care.
4. Kind, warm, and caring nature; able to work well as part of a team and use your own initiative.
5. Strong patience, communication, and listening skills.
6. Ability to maintain accurate records, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
7. Able to lead by example, form positive relationships, and energize colleagues to deliver exceptional care.

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP 13.92 per hour, totaling an annual salary of GBP 23,886.72. We currently have vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive the following generous benefits:

1. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
2. Life assurance.
3. A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
4. Access to a number of nationally recognized training courses and qualifications.
5. Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
6. Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
7. Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
8. Access to wellbeing resources.
9. Recommend a friend scheme.
10. Family friendly policies.
11. Long service awards.
12. Free uniform and DBS check.
13. Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme.
14. Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

Reference ID: 6381. For this fantastic job role, please call on # 638 # or send your CV.